Senior Accounts Manager

SRLV: OUR FIRM We’re a leading firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in Fitzrovia, a vibrant and exciting hub in Central London.From premium restaurants and prime property, to established names in music and entertainment, we have an inspiringly diverse client base and a highly personalised service that puts them at the centre of everything we do.Delivering that quality service means hiring great talent – and for our people, SRLV is the ideal environment: compact enough to enable us to focus on each person as an individual; large enough to provide opportunities for people to grow, develop and advance their careers within the business.When hiring we choose people with inherent ability, energy and drive; intelligent, interested, considered professionals who’ll add another dimension to our diverse multi-disciplined team.THE ROLE This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Manager to join our busy Accounts team. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified, with substantial post qualification experience operating at a managerial level and with a broad client portfolio background.The purpose of this role is to manage and provide complex accounting advice and compliance services to SRLV’s creative industry clients in order to achieve budget and maintain a high level of client satisfaction; and to provide support to other team members and to partners, in addition to the line management and career development of team members.We are looking for an excellent communicator to deal with both internal and external clients. You will be approachable and enjoy working collaboratively – part of this role is to develop good working relationships with other departments (such as tax and audit) and to help enhance the profile of the accounts team within the firm and outside.KEY SENIOR RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with managing the expectations of partners and other key staff across the practice to ensure work and projects are completed within reasonable and realistic timeframesDelegate appropriately, ensuring clear instructions are given and objectives and deadlines set for the accounts team in Sri LankaEnsure good relationships with both internal and external clientsCorrespond with clients, both on-site where applicable and via telephone / email to resolve any queries or issuesHighlight any work or project delivery issues to partners and key staffLiaise with managers, partners and key staff on client problems and support team members with simple client issuesInteract with other departments to assist in ensuring seamless delivery of workEnsure own compliance with all practice management activitiesDevelop and maintain a good level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the professional bodies’ CPD requirements where appropriateCarry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the jobSPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the review and finalisation of year-end accounts for both complex and high profile clientsProvide guidance to senior members of the team and be available to answer queriesReview the work of both senior and junior members of the team to aid their progressionGeneral administration as per the requirements of the portfolioAny other ad hoc tasks as requiredKEY SENIOR SKILLS AND QUALITIES Exceptional, effective and appropriate communication skills both verbally and in writingStrong technical, commercial and risk awareness alongside thorough understanding of policies, procedures and processes, applying own technical excellence regularly whilst appreciative of when to refer more complex technical issues upFrequently seeks feedback on own performance, is able to respond positively to constructive criticism, pursues ways to develop own skills further and strives for additional responsibilityAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times and remain mindful of sensitive issuesExcellent IT skills along with the ability to use software effectivelyStrong attention to detailConfident, professional and coherent in dealings with partners, staff and directly with clients and is responsive to the needs of othersExcellent work ethic and desire to provide a superior client service, with an in-depth understanding of clients and their needs as well as the environment they operate inA solid team player with a strong ability to work in a team environment as well as being a self-starter with the ability to work well using own initiativeDemonstrates high levels of commitment and flexibility, actively offering assistance to other colleagues and takes ownership for own tasks assignedExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally to a high standard, dealing with most first line issuesStrong ability to cope in a fast paced environment, taking responsibility for own workload and working closely with manager and wider team / firm to deliver quality work to agreed, often tight, deadlines and timescalesTakes responsibility for the quality and accuracy of others’ work, with a clear understanding of what and when to flag issues or gather further information on queries from relevant colleaguesYOUR EXPERIENCE ACCA/ACA qualifiedMinimum 7 years of relevant experienceStrong experience of reviewing annual accounts and resolving any related technical queriesGood knowledge of how to account for EMI schemes, group reconstruction, SWAPS, and share option schemesExperienced in reviewing of the accounts working papers and accounts disclosure.BENEFITS Fantastic private medical insurance24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 3 additional days over the December holidays3% Pension contributionCashback scheme for medical expensesGroup Life InsuranceRegular social events and activities - including pizza, breakfast and/or drinks on the roof top terrace, office or local venuesMental Wellbeing and Physical Health SupportCycle to work schemeSeason ticket loansWorkplace nursery schemeExcellent office space in FitzroviaADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to FridayFlexible working: 3 days (+) in office, 2 days at homeStudy support